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28681

North Carolina · 25,566 residents · 168 sq mi
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ZIP 28681 is a ZIP code of 25,566 people in Alexander County. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. At a median age of 43.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 3% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $209,000.

$60,977
US average: $82,259
$31,192
US average: $44,673
$209,000
US average: $376,019
15.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
168 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.2%
Age 65+
21.4%
50.8%
49.2%
2.46 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(22,120)
Black6.1%(1,566)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,234)
Asian0.3%(67)
Other2.3%(579)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Alexander County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 2HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28636$65,435
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28681?

ZIP code 28681 has about 25,566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28681?

The typical household in ZIP code 28681 earns about $60,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28681 expensive?

In ZIP code 28681, the median home is worth about $209,000, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28681?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28681 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28681?

About 12.2% of people in ZIP code 28681 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Alexander County
Other ZIP codes in Alexander County
ZIP 28636

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024